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A red mitten hanging on an evergreen branch

Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 12/21
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate our Mitten Tree with a scarf, hat, or mittens, and you’ll make the winter warmer for children of St.

Crossword template with the words Colonie, library, and crossword filled in

Colonie Library Crossword Puzzle

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all puzzle lovers! Stop by the circulation desk to get your copy of the Colonie Library Crossword!

Cartoon image of popcorn, a movie reel, and a clapper with text, "Free Movie Mondays"

Adult Movie Monday "The Life of Chuck"

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, & Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, & Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

If you have any food allergy concerns or dietary restrictions, please contact the library in advance of attending this program.

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

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Need Assistance?

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

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Need Assistance?

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

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Conversational French

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we gather with other French speakers for conversation, fun, and camaraderie. You must have a moderate level of proficiency in French conversation to join this group.

large charcuterie board

Charcuterie

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get “on board” with the charcuterie trend!

Puzzle Night

Puzzle Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a puzzle-loving puzzler? Then stop by to put various puzzles together with fellow puzzlers.

 

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Bring Graphics to Life: GIF Animation Essentials (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Make your graphics pop with GIF animations for images, websites, social media, newsletters, and YouTube. This session covers animation techniques, optimization tips, and best practices to make your content stand out online.

two profile silhouettes talking to each other with text, "Practice Conversational English"

Practice Conversational English

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Language Learning, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning, English Language Learning

An informal conversation group to help you gain confidence speaking English. We invite all adults who are learning English as a new language. Registration is not required.

colorful balls of yarn

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

BINGO game cards and game chips

Family Bingo Night

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for some Hot Cocoa, Prizes and Bingo fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult in the library at all times.

Christmas Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
People and Prose

People and Prose

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an opportunity to recharge your writing, and spark your creativity. A space to write without distractions. Whether you are writing memoirs, short fiction, poetry, or just going wherever your imagination and interests lead!

50th Anniversary Adult Reading Challenge

All Day 12/28 - 1/17
Colonie Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, 50th Anniversary
Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s 50th Anniversary! Adults are challenged to read or attend a combination of 50 books or 50 programs in 2026. At the end of 2026, everyone who completed their challenge can come in for a prize!

New Year's Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Graphics of multicultural children and adults dancing

Family Dance with Paul Rosenberg of Homespun Occasions

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games, Movies, Music, & Theater, Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games, Movies, Music, & Theater, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to dance and sing with Paul Rosenberg from Homespun Occasions.  You will learn traditional dances from countries all over the world.  Tons of fun for all. 

colorful balls of yarn

Stay and Stitch

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Art & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Required

Stay, stitch, and socialize! Bring your own fiber project to work on while you relax and chat. *Ages: Adults and teens

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If North or South Colonie schools are closed, delayed, or close early (including no after school activities), library programs will be canceled.

Silhouettes of two people under a roof in cupped hands with the Town of Colonie seal

Senior Resources @ the Library

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Town of Colonie Senior Resource Department will be on site with information on services and programs available to our town seniors.

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Need Assistance?

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

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Need Assistance?

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gallery at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Our Social Work Intern is here to help you navigate a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist with everything from housing and employment to government forms, food insecurity, mental health, and so much more!

Graphic 4 hands holding jigsaw pieces and chess stopclock

Learn How to Play Puzzle Chess

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Stedman Room at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Stedman Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to play puzzle chess! This is a great introduction for a different way to build a puzzle.